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Staff unprofessional and rude

Ward 1 BHH AMU3
September 4, 2021
I was a patient in bay 3. Whilst my stay on ward 1 BHH what witnessed was absolutely disgusting. The one night there was a poorly patient who i assume was end of life as this patient passed away on the morning. The nurse looking after this bay was very rude and very unprofessional as she was not caring at all had a horrible attitude towards her parients in bay 3. This nurse refused to help this lady opposite me as she needed the toilet so the two healthcare’s came and helped her on the commode. Throughout the night this nurse was not bothered about her patients i myself asked her for some pain relief and got a very rude answer back saying you just had it why you keep asking when you know you not due any. So anyways i made notes of this nurse that night. The poorly lady opposite me needed help but this nurse was nowhere to be seen the healthcares did her observations and then called this nurse to tell her that this patient is unwell and this nurses response was that, “what do you want me to do she is dying, drs can’t do anything nor can i”, the nurse left and went sat down. So the healthcares called another nurse who was more passionate about the care she was giving. The healthcares were amazing so was this other nurse they stayed witb her throughout the night despite being short staffed they did an amazing job.
On another occasion this was early hours of the morning the two healthcares come into bay 3 they went into the first bed to change this patient. They drew the curtains and went into do there job they were good at patient care few minutes later this nurse come and started shouting at them in a very high toned voiced she said to them why are you doing the patients care first you guys should be doing the observations and bms so you guys doing this is leaving us nurses behind with our jobs as now we have to do this she very rude to them girls.
I have heard them talking about other patients rudely infront of other patients. Where is the confidentiality?
There a few staff nurses that are very rude and very unprofessional at work. They do not how to be professional infront of patients. Few staff nurses i have seen using hospital linen to sleep on breaks and eat infront of patients. This has to stop as i would not want my loved ones to be cared for in such a environment. They supposed to be professionals but they do not have no care or passionate within them. Something has got to be done about this ASAP
Anonymous

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

Dear Anonymous

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your patient experience and treatment whilst on ward 1 at Heartlands Hospital. It is disappointing to hear that you witnessed the behaviour described in your feedback and that you did not get the care and attention expected whilst in the care of the trust. We are sorry that the treatment and care for you and the other patients you have mention were so negative. Senior staff are keen to listen to your concerns in more detail and to take any necessary action. For this to happen please make contact with the Patient Relations Team on 0121 424 0808 or you can email your concerns to uhb-tr.Complaints-ConcernsandCompliments@nhs.net who can then take the necessary action.

We make sure all stories are discussed at our senior team meetings and rely on feedback to both validate the improvements we're making or drive other change as necessary so thank you once again.

Kind regards
Patient Experience Team


Provider responded

Lack of patient involvement

September 1, 2021
Lack of patient involvement and poor communication.
Anonymous

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

Thank you for taking the time to post your comments regarding your patient experience at Heartlands Hospital. We are sorry to hear of your concerns about patient involvement and communication and we would be happy to discuss them further with you. You could do this by either contacting a member of the Patient Relations Team on 0121 424 0808 (lines open 9am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday) or you can email your concerns to bhs-tr.Complaints-ConcernsandCompliments@nhs.net . I will ensure your concerns are forwarded to the Hospital Lead Manager.

Kind regards,
Patient Experience Team


Provider responded

I was seen quickly

September 1, 2021
Last week went to A&E. I was seen quickly and full support was provided.
Anonymous

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

Thank you for taking time to post your comment about your experience at the A&E at Heartlands Hospital. I am particularly glad that you were quickly attended to and was offered full support while your treatment lasted. Our staff are always happy to go above and beyond to ensure a positive patient experience regardless of their busy workload. I will ensure that your feedback is shared with the unit manager and team as they love to hear they are making such positive difference.

Kind regards
Patient Experience Team


Provider responded

Great

September 1, 2021
Recently visited the out-patients clinic, they were great.
Anonymous

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

Thank you for taking time to post your comment regarding your experience at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. We are pleased to hear that you had such positive experience. Feedbacks like this are greatly appreciated by staff as they are thrilled to learn that have made such positive impact. If you would like to provide any further feedback about your experience please visit the hospital webpage: www.uhb.nhs.uk/your-views

Kind regards
Patient Experience Team


Provider responded

Very professional

August 6, 2021
Very professional even though they were extremely busy. Made sure I was sent home with all tests clear.
Claire Reynolds

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

Dear Claire

Thank you for taking the time to post your comments regarding the service at Heartlands Hospital. It is lovely to receive such positive feedback from our patients.

Best wishes
Patient Services Team


Provider responded

Maternity care

Maternity
July 14, 2021
Horrendous and traumatic
Anonymous

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

I am very sorry to learn that you had such a bad patient experience at the Maternity Department at Heartlands Hospital. As a Trust we welcome feedback like yours as it would enable us to identify areas of improvement. If you would be willing to provide further details of your experience as well as your full name, date of birth and address we would be more than happy to review your experience with a view to improving our services. You can do this by either contacting a member of the Patient Relations Team on 0121 424 0808 (lines open 9am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday) or you can email your concerns to uhb-tr.Complaints-ConcernsandCompliments@nhs.net.

Kind Regards, Patient Experience Team


Provider responded

Poor

July 14, 2021
I had a telephone appointment last year and the consultant that phoned me didn’t put on my records what I said, the letter sent to myself and myself was not in line with what I told the consultant over the phone
Anonymous

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

I am very sorry to learn that you felt your telephone appointment with the consultant was inconsistent and not accurately documented. As a Trust we welcome feedback like yours as it enables us to identify areas for improvement. If you would be willing to provide further details like your full name, date of birth and address we would be more than happy to review your experience with a view to improving our services. You can do this by either contacting a member of the Patient Relations Team on 0121 424 0808 (lines open 9am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday) or you can email your concerns to uhb-tr.Complaints-ConcernsandCompliments@nhs.net.

Kind Regards. Patient Experience Team


Provider responded

Stressful and upsetting trip

Accident and emergency services
July 6, 2021
I followed my mother to a&e when an ambulance took her. They advised me that they would ask if I could go in with her as she was confused and anxious following a fall and having spent most of the year isolating and avoiding people. I looked at the guidance and it did say if someone needed a carer they could stay with them. She has mental health issues as well as mobility on top of the anxiety over needing to go to a hospital after shielding for so long. The ambulance driver asked the nurse and she said no despite knowing why I wanted to go in with her. I understand the policy around keeping people to a minimum but in cases where someone is very anxious and has a carer this should be factored in. The nurse was rude to my mum. when she asked and I phoned her and my mum had it on loudspeaker as she is hard of hearing and the nurse heard me saying I'd come back and ask in a bit (the ambulance driver advised me to do this) and she was rude to me on the phone too. It was a stressful and upsetting trip with my frail elderly mother.
Sarah

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

Dear Sarah,
Thank you for taking the time to post your comments about your experience when your mother attended Heartlands Hospital. I am very sorry to hear your concerns, and would like to understand more about what happened. If you would like to discuss this further please make contact via our Patient Relations team on 0121 424 0808 (lines open 9am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday) or you can email your concerns to uhb-tr.Complaints-ConcernsandCompliments@nhs.net.
Kind Regards,
Patient Experience Team


Provider responded

Very Good

July 6, 2021
Very good , quick and professional.
Anonymous

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

Thank you for taking time to post your comment regarding your experience at Heartlands Hospital. It is thrilling to read such positive feedback and I am very pleased that you had such a good patient experience. Kind regards
Patient Experience Team


Provider responded

Total disrespect

June 17, 2021
I was emergency admitted via ambulance on 7th February 2021..I discharged myself after 17 hours. I have self isolated since march 2020 as I'm vulnerable. I had to ask DRS and nurses to sanatise hands and wear masks before examinations. A&E after having a catheter fitted I was left in urine soaked sheets for 4 hours. The nurse on admission was more interested in going on break ( witnessed by ambulance crew). A&E was dirty. Total disrespect throughout the wards I was on for Covid and for covid been able to spread.
Prize Draw Data
Marie Duce

Reply from Heartlands Hospital

Dear Marie,
Thank you for taking the time to post your comments regarding your patient experience at Heartlands Hospital. I am very sorry to hear that you did not have a positive experience under our care. I would like to reassure you that we take seriously any issues our patients raise with us and we value your feedback. I will ensure your concerns are forwarded to the Senior Management to share with the team so that they are aware of your experience and to action any improvements. If you would like to discuss your concerns further please make contact with our Patient Relations team on 0121 424 0808 or via email uhb-tr.Complaints-ConcernsandCompliments@nhs.net .
Kind regards,
Patient Experience Team


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